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BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS A division of Carter Enterprises produces income tax apps for smartphones. Each income tax app sells for
a. Find the break-even point for the division.
b. What should be the level of sales in order for the division to realize a 15% profit over the cost of making the income tax apps?
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